Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract using the Federal Government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to assemble NigComSat-2A, a modern geostationary telecommunications satellite that will raise computerized connectivity across Africa.
In a problem on Wednesday, the firm said it signed the address in Cannes, France, on September 14, 2026.
It noted that the French-Italian joint venture, owned 67 per cent by Thales and 33 per cent by Leonardo, will generate the satellite to provide high-standard television broadcasting, dependable broadband internet and current electronic services including voice calls and streaming.
According to the concern, NigComSat-2A, together with a release mass of practically four tonnes, will include West and Key Africa across to Southern Africa.
It is designed to strengthen entry in underserved and remote communities where terrestrial networks continue limited. This project underscores NIGCOMSAT’s commitment to driving connectivity, fostering innovation, and enabling economic growth across the continent. This assertion moreover underscores the success of our Spacebus B2 offering line, renowned for its reliability, robustness and time-to-advertise efficiency.”
NIGCOMSAT Ltd, founded on April 4, 2006, under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Web-based Economy, owns and operates Nigeria’s geostationary communications satellites. We are proud to partner alongside Thales Alenia Space in delivering a satellite that will empower Africa’s internet-based prospective.”
Additionally, the President and Manager Executive Officer of Thales Alenia Space, Hervé Derrey, welcomed the association, saying, “I would like to thank NIGCOMSAT for placing their trust in our business.
“NigComSat-2A geostationary satellite will approve NIGCOMSAT to upgrade its competitive role by delivering trustworthy, high-characteristic services that assemble the growing name for for connectivity and internet-based material worldwide. Its continuing satellite, NigComSat-1R, launched in December 2011, was the initial of its caring in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The recent satellite is expected to guide Africa’s expanding simulated economy by providing larger flexibility and resilience in communications infrastructure, particularly so in areas where ground-based networks are difficult to deploy.
Officials said it would contribute to computerized inclusion, economic possibility and wider connection to information across the continent.
Its expected in-orbit support life exceeds 15 years and will be based on Thales Alenia Space’s Spacebus B2 platform.
NigComSat’s Managing Director and Director Executive Officer, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, described the contract as a primary measure forward for Nigeria.
“The signing of this contract represents a bold stage in Nigeria’s voyage toward web-based transformation,” she said.
“NigComSat-2A will not merely polish our nation’s satellite communications capacity but additionally rise admission to reliable broadband and electronic services for millions of Africans, particularly in underserved and remote communities.
